Meet Lauren

You’re exhausted. From overthinking. From pretending you're ok. Carrying more than anyone can see. Smiling on the outside while inside you hold anxiety, heartbreak, and patterns that you can’t quite explain. Life’s uncertainty can leave you feeling isolated and unsure of what comes next. Some days it feels like no matter how hard you try, you’re stuck in the same cycles, haunted by old wounds, losses, or disappointments that never seem to fully heal. The pressure to keep going, to hold it all together, can be overwhelming. If this feels familiar, you don’t have to carry it alone.
If you're here, you're likely looking to learn a little more about me and how I might support you through your journey. Let me share a bit about myself to help you determine if you think we’d be a good fit.

Lauren is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). My passion for working with people comes from a deep curiosity about what drives us, how we evolve, and the impact of the people and experiences around us. 
My journey to becoming a therapist took a bit of a scenic route.
I began my career over a decade ago in Child and Youth Work, where I grew beyond my comfort zone of working with children and dove into the world of teenagers and emerging adults. I went on to completed my B.A. in Psychology and Family Studies at Western University. It was during my 4th year, while working in healthcare with individuals and families affected by traumatic brain injuries, I noticed a significant gap in mental health support during major life crisis'. This was a realization that led me to pursue my Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. 
My own journey through infertility deeply shaped the way I show up in my therapeutic work. I know firsthand how isolating, confusing, and emotionally overwhelming the path to parenthood can be, especially when others don’t see the silent grief, frustration, or longing beneath the surface. It was through navigating my own experience that I found a deeper sense of purpose in holding space for others who are walking a similar road or navigating other challenges associated with relationships, anxiety and grief.
After navigating our own fertility challenges, my partner and I are now proud foster/adoptive parents, which comes with it’s own boat of challenges and deep fulfillment. This experience has increased my understanding of navigating the complex systems and the toll these experiences can take on your own well-being.